Polaris ranger owner test out a Can-am defender…..

Polaris Ranger crew is a 2021 premium
Canam defender max is a 22 limited
Both are equipped with 27” tires
Defender had one adult and 2 boys riding
Ranger had one adult and 1 boy
Both are great machines
I own a 2022 Polaris ultimate crew also
I prefer the defender over the ranger for comfort
Drag racing the two machines the defender seems to always get the jump. slightly pulling ahead of the ranger. If it’s a up hill race the defender seems to do even better.

[jew]

I got my defender Hd7 max about a month or so ago now. I absolutely love it. The Hd7 is no slouch and is going to be a big seller for can am. Tons of torque in low. I’ve hit 62 mph an felt there was more but ran out of room. It’s by far the smoothest and quietest single cylinder I’ve ever been around. Far as ranger vs defender goes to me the defender wins hands down every single time. Just better rounded machine. Biggest thing to me is the fit and finish. Look at an sit in a defender and it feels high end where in my opinion the rangers feel and seem cheap. It’s in the eye of the beholder type thing obviously. Mine is a base machine but I will build to suite my families needs as I go. Comparing base defender vs base ranger the defender eats it alive. Same size as all the other defenders 27” tires with 14” wheels vs 25” tires and 12” wheels on the ranger etc etc. Hd7 vs 570 specs speak for themselves. Really loving my defender Hd7 max. 👍🏻👍🏻

[dthatsme]

I like both machines. I have a that exact Polaris just withouth the doors and there are a couple big differences. The 4wd on the Polaris is locked. I believe the Can-Am uses an electronic sensor system for traction control and I didn't want that. If I need 4WD, I get 4WD. The next is the mounting options in the bed. I can put brooms, rakes, shovels and all kinds of stuff in the 1.25" holes in the bed. PVC pipe, wooden dowel, you name it. I made a PVC frame for a tarp cover and it works perfectly, is super lightweight and comes out fast. The Can-Am uses a proprietary locking system for the bed equipment. It's like John Deere vs everyone else. I just didn't want to be stuck in their ecosystem. The Can-Am is an awesome machine but I needed more versatility.

[lloydmarche]

Both nice machines. I have owned a 2012 polaris rzr xp 900. Currently have a 2017 can am commander 1000. I was looking at a new defender or ranger but the pricing is getting out of hand. I will keep my 2017 a few more years .

[justyfication]

Man I like a real world real life test!

[derrickm]

Do the full cabs on these machines keep all the dust out of the cab?

[tdub]

Thanks for the video! I’m cross shopping both. Do you have an opinion on which air conditioning works better?

[michaelholder]

Can am needs back windows that roll down and and have something that competes with ride command.

[bigdaddy]

I have the defender Canam with AC. Try changing the oil filter. A nightmare. AC problems too .

[captchristianb.]

Hey have you ever had a problem with your lt70 not wanting to go backwards and forwards

[steve]

Why would you race it in turf mode. At least put it in two wheel drive

[jrlevitz]

I own both concurrently. The Defender will win a top speed race, no mph limiter. Defender will cruise 70. Ranger limits speed to 59 as I recall. Now, I’ve since added the Gilomen tune and clutching to the Ranger, and it will now run away and hide from the Defender. Stock Ranger clutching is like 5, 700rpm, boo. The Ranger is essentially a RZR engine. The Defender is a V Twin. If you are large build person, the Defender is a better fit, way more room in the cab and better seats for all day riding. The Ranger Ride command and info system is great and a big missing accessory for the Defender. For work and utility it’s the Defender. For sport and fun it’s the Ranger. The Ranger will win the hill climb distance wager every time.

[shanemoore]

Why run the ranger in sport and the defender in eco? Seems unfair to the canam...

[kylelewis]

I would put it in reg mode. Not eco.. eco mode saved power

[MbCdi]

I think it would be even if he would have used 2wd not turf cause its faster in 2wd

[sergeantmasson]

True test would be let Hailie Deegan test them both. She's broken every Can-Am that she's ever driven.

[mingomane]

If the defender came with smart lok it wouldn’t even be a debate. Can am is definitely behind in infotainment though.

[reneekrueger]

Damn, I've seen top fuelers lin up quicker than that. 😃 good race though.

[Chad-vj]

I won’t own nothing but Polaris they rule on comfort it’s more comfortable than my new caddie suv😂

[russellabernathy]

Screw Polaris they suck . Just got rid of mine and got a Can Am limited way better

[TheGhostOfAnAlsMwuver]

Kids need seatbelts. Do what you like with your own body, but FFS buckle up the kids.